67.2 - Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Amplifier with Active Load (Part B)
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What is an active load?
💡 Hint: Think about how transistors can replace passive components.
Define voltage gain in terms of an amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between input and output in amplifiers.
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What is the primary purpose of using active loads in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about how active loads change the gain dynamics.
True or False: Keeping a transistor in the triode region is preferred for amplifying signals.
💡 Hint: Consider which region enhances gain better.
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Design a common source amplifier with active loads, maintaining both transistors in saturation. Describe the steps involved.
💡 Hint: Focus on biasing techniques and the importance of saturation for operation.
Given a common emitter amplifier with passive load changes to active load, discuss the expected gain and bandwidth comparisons.
💡 Hint: Relate changes in resistance to bandwidth reduction effects.
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